inconsistency
noun/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
(plural inconsistencies)
- [uncountable, countable] if there is inconsistency between two statements, etc, they cannot both be true because they give the facts in a different way
- inconsistency between A and B There is some inconsistency between the witnesses' evidence and their earlier statements.
- inconsistency with something There are some inconsistencies with Baldwin's account.
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- [countable, uncountable] the fact of not matching a set of standards, ideas, etc.
- I noticed a few minor inconsistencies in her argument.
- [uncountable] (disapproving) the fact of tending to change too often and not stay the same
- Farmed salmon avoids the inconsistency of ocean fish.
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